George Orwell

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his psuedonym George Orwell, was an English author. His work is marked by a profound conscientiousness of social injustice, an intense dislike of totalitarianism, and a passion for clarity in language. His two most popular works are 1984 and Animal Farm. more

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  • Jun 25, 1903

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  • Jan 21, 1950 (age 46 years)

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  • 1922
  • 1927
  • 1936
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  • Oct 1949
  • Jan 21, 1950
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  • 1917
  • 1917
  • 1921
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